Which Loafers Do You Prefer??

[JustinW]

On a whim, I decided I need some brown casual loafers to wear with jeans. I grew-up in Doc Martins and combat boots, so I wouldn't be comfy without a decent sole. Both these options come in under $50. Which do you prefer and why?

 

[Willsw]

The first, but they are still very unpleasant to me. Really, very, extremely unpleasant.

oh yeah, it's because the ugly sole is at least confined to it's place as a sole.

I'm sorry, that was rude. Try some Deer Stags or something.

 

[rocks]

Neither! Embrace change........

 

[Willsw]

Deer Stags, baby! The model is even called "Nice".

 

[Stazy]

Please do not purchase either pair. The loafers posted by Willsw are much, much nicer.

 

[Eagle]

The black penny loafer design, while looking like Weejuns on steroids, at least look like a recognizable shoe design. Also I would recommend avoiding the slip-ons recommended by Willsw, unless you want to come across as a middle aged, used car salesman.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by Eagle

The black penny loafer design, while looking like Weejuns on steroids, at least look like a recognizable shoe design. Also I would recommend avoiding the slip-ons recommended by Willsw, unless you want to come across as a middle aged, used car salesman.

I agree.

 

[Willsw]

Originally Posted by Eagle

The black penny loafer design, while looking like Weejuns on steroids, at least look like a recognizable shoe design. Also I would recommend avoiding the slip-ons recommended by Willsw, unless you want to come across as a middle aged, used car salesman.

I felt my image of him, with dirty camo cargo pants and a some filthy black-metal band shirt, would be complimented by a little something conservative. This image is probably not completely accurate. When I personally switched to loafers from a predominantly skate-shoe wardrobe I looked for a little more simple, sleeker driving-type shoe.

 

[JustinW]

I was thinking of something casual to go with jeans and long-sleeve button-up shirt, maybe tweed sport coat.

I do like those Nice shoes - but not for casual street wear.

So, the J Crew's rather than the Ben Sherman's then? Thanks guys!

 

[Gravitas]

I would say that all three are a bad choice. The third pair reminds me of some really ugly padded Bostonians.

 

[repressedm]

Hates of Will's shoes: why are they so bad? Especially, why are they bad compared to Weejuns. Help educate me, they look rather nice to me...

 

[taktikz]

These are my preferred style of loafers/mocassins: http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog...=175397&brand= Only in leather and not nubuck.

 

[Superb0bo]

The first one at left are by far the best, a traditional look that both LL Bean and Orvis does.. Filson aswell I think. The only problem is that that sole would look far better on a laced shoe. I suggest the LL Bean Dress Rustic oxford instead if you want a casual, classic shoe with a lugged sole.

 

[JustinW]

Soooooo ...... NO ONE likes the BS's on the right then? Unanimous? OK then. Much appreciated - cheers, guys!

 

[Willsw]

Originally Posted by repressedm

Hates of Will's shoes: why are they so bad? Especially, why are they bad compared to Weejuns. Help educate me, they look rather nice to me...

I mean, they're pretty bad, and with the medallion anyone under 50 better be trying for irony.